February 2012

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It takes a certain skill set and personality to succeed as a recruiter. The February issue of Staffing Industry Review discusses common traits of successful recruiters. Also in this issue: What you need to know before jumping into recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). Centralizing the recruitment process is becoming more common; who is doing it? A discussion of keys to increasing your staffing firm’s value. This issue takes a look at the staffing industry in India.

You Ask, We Answer

1 February 2012

What about E-Verify? 50% of staffing buyers say they don’t require it.


Benefit of Counsel

1 February 2012

Can you pass it on? Staffing firms share background checks with clients — within parameters.


Research Report: Out of time

1 February 2012

Majority of large customers use term limits.


Recruiter’s Anatomy

1 February 2012

It takes a certain skill set and personality to succeed in this field. Here we outline some common traits of successful recruiters.


Destination RPO

1 February 2012

Recruitment process outsourcing is an appealing option for staffing firms. Here’s what you need to know before jumping in.


Hiring Hub

1 February 2012

Centralizing the recruiting process is becoming a more common trend in the staffing industry. Who’s doing it and why?


Command a High Valuation

1 February 2012

Everything you do is for one sole purpose: to increase your firm’s value. Here are some key variables that directly affect that — and how to improve them.


The Wild Wild East

1 February 2012

We take a look at the unorganized but growing staffing industry in India. A new lobbying body is soon to be announced; plus an interview with the CEO of a 5,000-strong IT staffing and solutions firm.


Center Stage

2 February 2012

Laser focus: The Jacobson Group specializes in the insurance industry and recently introduced a standalone RPO.


Expert’s Corner

2 February 2012

Calling the shots: Why mandating specific metrics can be bad for business.


Power Seller

2 February 2012

Metrics to track: Why the fill ratio is a key measure of performance.


By the Numbers

2 February 2012

  • Seventy-six percent of staffing firms will increase recruiting staff in 2012.
  • Mid-range pay for staffing industry recruiters by skill specialty.
  • Thirty-one percent of U.S. information technology staffing firms use India-based recruiters.